Docked at the rear of South Street Seaport's Pier 17 shopping mall in Manhattan was the Atlantica, a white, three-floor ship designated to be the site of St. Peter's Boys High School's prom.

After making their way through Friday's never-ending rains, approximately 200 students (with dates) were greeted with a choice of fruit punch, soda and water by the ship's friendly staff.

St. Peter's Boys principal John Fodera has hosted the prom for 14 straight years. It's taken place on a cruise each year, at first the Royal Princess ship, and now the roomier Atlantica.

"The kids are excellent in behavior," he said. "All of a sudden you feel like you're surrounded by adults, not teenagers and kids."

The Atlantica's three floors include a dining area (low level), middle floor with bar, black leather couches and dance floor (also where senior prom portraits were taken), and an outdoor deck area (top of ship).

Mark Stein (S.I. Advance)The bottom level of the Atlantica is a dining room that seats over 200.

According to Fodera, the ship was to tour the waters of Manhattan, including trips under the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. The Statue of Liberty was also a site the ship planned on passing by.

Students didn't care much for the poor weather conditions -- they were thrilled to be on board, and were anticipating a great night.